Pradosh Vrat January 2026: Date and Time
Pradosh Vrat January 2026
Pradosh Vrat 2026 Calender
Pradosh Vrat- 1 January 2026, Thursday
Puja Muhurat- 05:35 PM- 8:19PM
Trayodashi Tithi- 1 Jan 2026, 01:47AM-10:22PM
Pradosh Vrat Puja Vidhi
Though the devotees can perform special pradosh pujas at their homes, the most important aspect of a Pradosh Puja is visiting the Shiva temple . The devotees observing Pradosh Vrat must participate in the pujas conducted at the temples and if possible remain vigil throughout the night engaging in the singing and listening of Lord Shiva’s names, aarti, chalisa and glories. Shiva Puja on this day with Bilva leaves is highly beneficial.
Pradosh Vrat Story
Long ago, the gods and demons decided to churn the ocean of milk together in pursuit of nectar that shall bless them with immortality. When they were churning the ocean with Mantra hill with snake Vasuki as the rope, the first thing to emerge out was Halahala poison which was so deadly. Just the pungent fumes of the poison itself were unbearable and threatened the whole of creation with the fear of destruction.
Lord Shiva so mercifully arranged to collect every drop of the poison and to save the worlds, drank it himself. Mother Parvati touched the neck of the Lord and the poison stayed there forever resulting in a blue neck (Neelkhand). It was the day of Pradosh when the Lord mercifully saved the worlds from the deadly poison. Therefore Shiva is said to share the benevolent mood on this day which saved the worlds.
Pradosh Vrat Benefits
The benefits of Pradosh fasting is narrated in Shiva Purana. It is said that those who observe pradosh fasting shall be blessed with prosperity, children, peace and happiness in the families. Women who seek to have progeny observe this vrat so fervently and are blessed with children. It is also believed that those observing this vrat diligently will be freed from their sins.
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